Wee know not who lives or dies.

Wee know not who lives or dies.

To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

To each man at his birth nature has given some fault.

But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
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But time strips our illusions of their hue,
And one by one in turn some grand mistake
Casts off its bright skin yearly like a snake.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

In time the rod
Becomes more mocked than feared.

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Into each life some rain must fall,
Some days must be dark and dreary.

Integrity is praised and starves.

Integrity is praised and starves.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Pleasures are enhanced by a moderate indulgence.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Every one fastens where there is gaine.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

Let me play the fool;
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.